Italy: UniCredit and its EWC sign a joint declaration on work-life balance

This declaration is a first in Europe’s banking sector. It sets out a series of measures that recognize workers’ skills and working time, whilst also respecting their private lives at a time when technological innovation is changing working arrangements. This declaration sets some common principles for all countries where UniCredit has a presence to ensure the appropriate use of digital communication tools, facilitate flexible workplaces and working hours, and promote both workers’ wellbeing and changing mindsets.
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On 28 November UniCredit CEO Jean-Pierre Mustier and the EWC Secretary Francesco Colasuonno signed a joint declaration on work-life balance. The declaration intends to improve social dialogue within the Italian banking group, which operates in 18 countries and in particular in Germany, Austria, and Central and Eastern Europe.


Improving the level of workers’ quality of life and engagement. The declaration states, “UniCredit and the workers’ representatives from the EWC share the belief that a fai

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